Most prospects understand academics are an important part of getting to the next level. Sometimes they just forget the importance of academics when it comes to getting to the level after college. The NCAA calls it "going pro in something besides sports." UAB has offered one prospect that seems to understand how the process works. When asked about what he wanted in a school he was prepared. "It has to be a good academic school," he said. Most college athletes want to go pro - but most don't. It has to be a school that prepares me for the future."